C.J. Gardner-Johnson
S CHI (5)
Mon 1/5/26 12:34 PM

Gardner-Johnson recorded six tackles, including five solo, in the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Gardner-Johnson totaled 66 tackles, two interceptions, 3.0 sacks and four passes defended across time with Houston and Chicago. Durability remained an issue, as he has now missed 27 games since 2021 despite consistent per-game production when active. He is set to hit free agency and remains a low-ceiling IDP dependent on health.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson
S CHI (5)
Sun 12/28/25 7:27 PM

Gardner-Johnson (knee) is active for Sunday night's game against the 49ers.
EDGE Analysis
The slot cornerback was limited in Wednesday's session and listed as limited on Thursday's estimated practice report, but he returned for a full practice Friday. Gardner-Johnson has made an impact in eight games with the Bears this season, recording 40 tackles (28 solo), including 3.0 sacks, three pass breakups, including two interceptions, and a forced fumble.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson
S CHI (5)
Fri 12/26/25 3:46 PM

Gardner-Johnson (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers.
EDGE Analysis
Despite upgrading from a limited practice Thursday to a full session Friday, Gardner-Johnson is still listed as questionable for the Week 17 contest. In eight games with Chicago this season, the Florida product has tallied 40 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, three passes defensed, with two interceptions, and one forced fumble. If he's sidelined Sunday, expect Tyrique Stevenson or Jaylon Jones to operate as the Bears' top slot corner.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson
S CHI (5)
Thu 12/25/25 5:52 PM

Gardner-Johnson (knee) is listed as limited on Thursday's estimated practice report.
EDGE Analysis
Gardner-Johnson was also limited Wednesday, when the Bears last held an actual on-field practice. He's nursing a knee injury that forced him out of Chicago's win over the Packers in Week 16 during the fourth quarter. Friday will represent starting slot cornerback's final chance to upgrade to full practice reps in Week 17.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson
S CHI (5)
Wed 12/24/25 4:21 PM

Gardner-Johnson (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Gardner-Johnson exited in the fourth quarter of last Saturday's win over the Packers with a knee issue and did not return. The starting slot cornerback's ability to log practice in any capacity is a good sign for his availability ahead of Sunday night's matchup with the 49ers. The 28-year-old will have two more chances to increase his practice participation to avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson
S CHI (5)
Sat 12/20/25 10:59 PM

Gardner-Johnson (knee) is doubtful to return to Saturday night's game against the Packers, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gardner-Johnson exited the game in the fourth quarter with a knee issue and will likely not be able to return to the game. Nick McCloud will likely replace the defensive back in the secondary for the remainder of the divisional matchup.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson
S CHI (5)
Mon 12/15/25 8:17 AM

Gardner-Johnson intercepted a pass and added four tackles (three solo) in the Bears' 31-3 win over the Browns on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Gardner-Johnson has interceptions in back-to-back contests and now has three on the season to go along with 3.0 sacks. With inconsistent tackle totals but frequent splash plays, he remains a big-play-dependent IDP with spike-week upside.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson
S CHI (5)
Mon 12/8/25 7:32 AM

Gardner-Johnson recorded 10 tackles and one interception in the Bears' 28-21 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Gardner-Johnson has surpassed six tackles only twice this season and had just eight total tackles over his previous three games before this 10-stop outing. His mix of sporadic tackle volume with 3.0 sacks and his first interception makes him a volatile IDP who offers big-play and spike-week upside.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson
S CHI (5)
Tue 11/18/25 8:41 PM

Gardner-Johnson registered four tackles (two solo) during the Bears' 19-17 win over the Vikings on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Gardner-Johnson played every single defensive snap for the first time since Week 1 as a member of the Texans, and he finished tied for the fourth most tackles on the Bears during Sunday's win. In three games with Chicago, Gardner-Johnson has accumulated 19 tackles (14 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson
S CHI (5)
Sun 11/9/25 10:22 PM

Gardner-Johnson recorded nine tackles, including 2.0 sacks and two tackles for loss, in the Bears' 24-20 win over the Giants on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Gardner-Johnson has piled up 15 tackles and 3.0 sacks over his first two games with Chicago, immediately emerging as a high-impact defender. His current combination of tackle volume and pass-rush production places him firmly in the elite IDP tier at defensive back.